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Sunday, January 6, 2013

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January 06, 2013

Top Headlines

Delhi gang rape: 2 accused want to become state witnesses
Two of the six accused in the Delhi gang rape case told a court that they want to become witnesses on behalf of the state while two others pleaded for legal aid.

Assad calls for mobilization in first speech for months
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made his first public appearance in months today, calling for a "full national mobilization" to fight against rebels.

Pakistan says one dead in LoC clash with India
Pakistan and India traded accusations on Sunday of violating the LoC dividing the two sides' forces in the disputed northern region of Kashmir.

Cities

Delhi records season's lowest temperature
Delhiites on Sunday shivered as mercury fell to the season's lowest of 1.9 degree Celsius and icy winds blew across the city.

Students create 'robotic sandal' for women in distress
In the backdrop of rising cases of crime against women, four Thane students have come up with a 'Robotic sandal' for the rescue of women in distress.

Business

Economy may grow by 7.5% in 2013-14
Over a third of corporates expect Indian economy to grow at a rate of 6 per cent to 7.5 per cent in 2013-14, a survey by industry body PHDCCI has said.

Toyota to suspend new plants for three years: Reports
Toyota Motor has decided to halt the construction of new factories for the next 3 years in a shift from its previous policy of building new plants almost annually.

Sports

3rd ODI: Ashwin scalps Jamshed, Pakistan three down in chase of 168
Spinner R Ashwin trapped Nasir Jamshed leg before wickets to give Pakistan third blow at the score of 61 in the 21st over in the third ODI in Kotla.

I am still fit to play Test cricket: Laxman
Five months have passed since VVS Laxman bid adieu to international cricket but the stylish batsman feels he is still fit enough to play in the Test format.

Entertainment

Sonakshi didn't change, says Salman
Salman Khan shared screen space with Sonakshi Sinha after two years in Dabangg 2, but claims nothing has changed about the actress.

Sonam-Punit give it a break
Sonam Kapoor and Punit Malhotra, who dated for more than two years, have reportedly decided to give each other some space and time.

Infotech

Google 'alternative' for tablet users is here
The makers of Blekko believe they've built a great alternative to Google, but they're also realistic.

See, how your TV will look in 2013
At the biggest trade show in the Americas, TV makers will be doing their best to convince you that HDTVs are old hat, and should make room for "Ultra HDTV."

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Saturday, January 5, 2013

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January 05, 2013

Top Headlines

We came to rape victim's aid in minutes: Delhi Police
Police claimed that two rescue vans reached the spot within minutes and took the victims to hospital 33 minutes after receiving the first distress call.

Make teachings of sages part of school syllabus, Advani says
"It is indeed unfortunate that in Indian schools, the teaching of history is almost entirely focused on kings, their dynasties, their wars and exploits," Advani said.

China chills hit 28-year low, trapping 1000 ships in ice
Temperatures in China have plunged to their lowest in almost three decades, cold enough to freeze coastal waters and trap 1,000 ships in ice.

Cities

4 cops held for robbery in Mumbai
Four police constables were arrested on Thursday night on charges of extorting money from a beauty parlour and spa in Mulund twice within a fortnight.

Gang rape case pending for 37 years in UP
There is huge pendency of rape cases in lower courts of Lucknow. As many as 605 rape cases are pending.

Business

Recast corporate governance rules: Sebi
Sebi on Friday released a consultative paper on corporate governance which proposes splitting of the post of chairman-cum-managing director.

Revenue department sends reminder on tax liability to Vodafone
The revenue department has sent a reminder notice to Vodafone to pay taxes, estimated at around Rs 11,200 crore, for its acquisition of Hutchison's stake in 2007.

Sports

India to play for pride against Pakistan
Battered and bruised by yet another series defeat, India's struggling cricketers will seek to restore some pride when they go into the final ODI against Pakistan.

MS Dhoni doubtful for 3rd ODI due to sore back
Indian captain MS Dhoni was on Saturday rendered a doubtful starter for Sunday's third and final One-dayer against Pakistan due to a sore back.

Entertainment

Abhishek Bachchan to host a Bollywood awards night
Abhishek Bachchan is gearing up to anchor the most awaited Zee Cine Awards 2013 along with Riteish Deshmukh.

Ram Gopal Varma's daughter engaged
Maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma decided to go low-key for his daughter's engagement on Wednesday.

Infotech

Samsung Galaxy S IV 'coming' in May 2013
Samsung unveiled its flagship smartphone Galaxy S3 in May last year, is reportedly launching its successor Samsung Galaxy S IV in May 2013.

Google maps 2013 resolutions to motivate users
Google is letting people peg their New Year's resolutions to an online map and see what promises others around the world have set out to keep in 2013.

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Friday, January 4, 2013

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January 04, 2013

Top Headlines

Alagiri furious over Karunanidhi's suggestion to hand over DMK's reign to Stalin
The question of Karunanidhi's successor has been a contentious issue between the siblings for long.

Pakistani teen activist Malala discharged from UK hospital
Malala was shot on her school bus by a Taliban gunman in October, in an attack that shocked the world.

Former Pakistani cricketer Javed Miandad cancels visit to India
The Indian govt had been criticized by the political parties for granting visa to Miandad, whose son is married to the daughter of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Cities

Engines of Yeswantpur - Kannur Express derail, none hurt
Though the brake van of the passenger train also was off the tracks, none of the passengers were hurt, railway sources said.

Fog disrupts flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport
Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport were affected on Friday after fog disrupted the schedule of around 30 flights.

Business

FMCG companies expected to clock 16% revenue growth in Oct-Dec quarter
With the rise in depreciation as well as tax rates, net profit is expected to rise 19% on a yearly basis, according to a report by Anand Rathi Research.

Oldest Swiss bank Wegelin to close after guilty plea
Wegelin admitted to charges of conspiracy in helping Americans evade taxes on at least $1.2 billion for nearly a decade.

Sports

Indian team looks jaded: Zaheer Abbas
Abbas, who has scored 5082 runs in 78 Tests and 2572 runs in 62 ODIs, was one of the most successful Pakistani batsmen against India.

Glenn McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame, making him its 68th male member.

Entertainment

Vanessa and Austin head out for yoga session
The couple looked happy and relaxed as they stepped out in Los Angeles with pink and purple yoga mats under their arms, the Daily Mail reported.

Abhishek Bachchan to host a Bollywood awards night
The actor is gearing up to anchor the most awaited Zee Cine Awards 2013 along with Riteish Deshmukh.

Infotech

Passport services: Govt to introduce online payment system
The government is in the process of introducing online payment to prevent malpractices in obtaining appointments for passport services, an official said.

Nokia Lumia 920 successor to be thinner, lighter: Report
The company is also likely to replace the polycarbonate body that it uses in it flagship phones with aluminium.

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

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January 03, 2013

Top Headlines

Book Akbaruddin Owaisi for hate speech: Court
The court in its order observed that all allegations as mentioned in the complaint and reportedly recorded on CD need to be thoroughly investigated.

Congress leader in Assam accused of rape, beaten by villagers
Bikrmasingh Brahma, a prominent Cong leader from Assam, has been accused by a woman of attempt to rape in her house in Chirang district on Wednesday.

Karunanidhi hints younger son Stalin will be his successor
The DMK chief M Karunanidhi gave clear indication that his younger son MK Stalin would take on the party reins after him.

Cities

Three arrested for sodomy, villagers gherao police station
Three persons were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing a minor boy in Chandabali area of Bhadrak district on Tuesday.

Kerala police contacts Facebook authorities on fake Nirbhaya snap
The inquiry cell has asked for details of the account from which the photograph of a Malayali girl was uploaded claiming that she was the Delhi gang rape victim.

Business

71% businesses in India optimistic about economy: Survey
Majority of businesses in India are optimistic about the domestic economy and hopes for a strong start in 2013, says a survey.

Maruti's December sales rise 3%
The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India today reported 3.24% increase in its total sales at 95,145 units in December 2012.

Sports

Shamshuddin in ICC International panel of Umpires
C Shamshuddin was the lone Indian among the five new third umpires appointed to the ICC's international panel announced on Thursday.

Serena Williams to meet Victoria Azarenka in Brisbane semifinals
Serena seized her opportunities in a match against Sloane Stephens to set up a semifinal against top-ranked Victoria Azarenka at Brisbane International.

Entertainment

Kanye West finally agrees to be on Kim's reality show
After months of hesitating whether to appear on his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian's TV reality show, it seems like Kanye West has had a change of heart.

Riteish Deshmukh completes a decade, turns producer
The actor completed 10 years in Bollywood Thursday and says that the day marks another new beginning for him as he debuts as a producer.

Infotech

Indian enterprises cautious on tech spending, says International Data Corporation
The report predicts that IT vendors will continue to target tier-two and tier-three cities for expanding their presence in the tertiary market.

IT spending to rise 4.25 per cent globally in 2013: Gartner
Spending on devices like PCs, mobile phones and printers was forecast to reach $666 billion, up 6.3 per cent.

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